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St John's CME Church

Opens today 11:30 AM ET
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Address
1233 South Hawkins Avenue, Akron, OH 44320
food pantry

Who qualifies & what to bring

Service area
West Akron / 44320. Coming from outside that area? Call first. Many still help in an emergency.
ID
A photo ID of any kind. It doesn't have to be a driver's license.
Proof
They may ask for proof of address (a piece of mail or a utility bill) and proof of income.

In their words: “Serves residents of West Akron and residents in zip code 44320. Documentation required: Proof of income, proof of address, and a valid photo ID.”

This is our best read of what St John's CME Church has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Eastern Time (ET)

Sun ·
Mon 11:30 AM – 12 PM
Tue 11:30 AM – 12 PM
Wed 11:30 AM – 12 PM
Thu 11:30 AM – 12 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 12 PM
Sat ·

St John's CME Church at 1233 South Hawkins Avenue, Akron, OH provides free food (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 11:30 AM – 12 PM ET). Walk in, no appointment needed. Serves residents of West Akron and residents in zip code 44320. Documentation required: Proof of income, proof of address, and a valid photo ID.

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